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20. ELIZABETH SCHUYLER HAMILTON (1757 - 1854) Wife of Alexander Hamilton. Scarce L.S. "Elizth. Hamilton First Directress of the Orphan Asylum Society" 1p. 4to., New York, Jan. 1836 to New York Assemblyman L. Bradish, in part: "...The Orphan Asylum Society have petitioned the Legislature of a gift of $15,000 in order to assist them in building a more commodious house of the accommodation of their Orphan family which is daily increasing and which...they are unable to do, without Legislative assistance...requesting your assistance in the cause of humanity by using your influence in having the petition granted...". Also signed by the other officers of the society. Usual folds, light soiling, otherwise fine.$600-800
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